Maricela Garcia
Mount Pleasant
Summary
Experienced healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated professional.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CIRTIFIED Nurse Aide
Pleasant Springs
Mount Pleasant
08.2024 - Current
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Participated in developing individualized plans of care based on patient needs.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance in a timely manner.
- Observed infection control policies while providing direct patient care.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Transported patients safely between locations using wheelchairs or stretchers.
Home Health Aide Assistant
Pureple harts
Pittsburg ,tx
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Provided hospice care services including comfort measures such as massage therapy.
- Prepared meals for patients following prescribed diets.
- Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Titus Hospital/Travel CNA
TRMC
Mount Pleasant
12.2017 - 07.2019
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members regarding patient needs.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
CNA
Green Hill villas
Mountpleasant
02.2012 - 10.2016
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
CNA Student
Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center
Mountpleasant
01.2010 - 07.2012
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Used proper body mechanics when lifting, transferring or positioning immobile patients.
- Transported patients between departments within the facility using wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Answered call lights promptly to assess needs of patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistent
Vista College Longview Tx
Longview, TXSkills
- Patient care
- Hygiene assistance
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
CIRTIFIED Nurse Aide
Pleasant Springs
08.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide Assistant
Pureple harts
01.2020 - 05.2023
Titus Hospital/Travel CNA
TRMC
12.2017 - 07.2019
CNA
Green Hill villas
02.2012 - 10.2016
CNA Student
Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center
01.2010 - 07.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistent
Vista College Longview Tx